Antimicrobial
Therapy
Therapy
An antibiotic that decreases bacterial reproduction
Bacteriostatic
Which generation Cephalosporin has activity against MRSA?
Fifth Generation
1 hour before the next dose
Which antibacterial forms Cationic compounds if given with calcium products?
Ciprofloxacin
Zidovudine [Retrovir] belongs to which umbrella category?
Nucleoside Reverse
Transcriptase Inhibitors (NRTIs)
An antibiotic that leads to the death of susceptible bacteria
Bacteriocidal
Imipenem (Primaxin) belong to which category?
Carbapenems
Adverse Effects of Aminoglycosides
–Nephrotoxicity
–Ototoxicity
Adverse effects of Amphotericin B
–Infusion reactions
–Nephrotoxicity
–Hypokalemia
–Bone marrow suppression
Which is the NNRTI recommended for first-line therapy of HIV infection?
Efavirenz [Sustiva]
Effective on a large number of bacteria
Broad spectrum antibiotics
Signs and symptoms of PCN Anaphylaxis includes?
–Laryngeal edema
–Bronchoconstriction
–Severe hypotension
What is Kernicterus?
disorder in newborns caused by the deposition of bilirubin in the brain
Itraconazole (Sporanox) belongs to which category of Antifungals?
Azole group of antifungal agents
Ritonavir belongs to which umbrella category of Antivirals?
Protease Inhibitors
Effective on a smaller number of bacteria such as only gram positive rods
Narrow spectrum antibiotics
Two cephalosporins that can induce a state of alcohol intolerance.
cefazolin and cefotetan
What is cystitis?
inflammation of the urinary bladder
Adverse effect of Voriconazole (Vfend)
–Hepatotoxicity
–Visual disturbances, hallucinations
–Fetal injury
–Hypersensitivity reactions
–Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain
Adverse effects of Enfuvirtide [Fuzeon]?
Injection-site reactions, pneumonia, and hypersensitivity reactions
Amoxicillin is classified as
Broad Spectrum Antibiotic/Penicillin
Two cephalosporins that can can promote bleeding. Caution is needed if these drugs are combined with other agents that promote bleeding
Cefotetan and ceftriaxone
What are the 2 Urinary Tract Antiseptics?
Nitrofurantoin; Methenamine
Nystatin (Mycostatin) is primarily used for?
Candidiasis
Which medication is used to treat patients age 16 years or older who are infected with CCR5-tropic HIV-1 strains?
Maraviroc [Selzentry]